Category Archives: Beauty and Fashion

Remember Lancome’s Juicy tubes? I collected them in high school purely for the yummy scents and for their novelty.

Well Lancome is totally reinventing their ever popular lip glosses and releasing Juicy Shakers! How adorable is the design?? Like a cocktail shaker…!

And just like a cocktail shaker, you can shake it up before you use it. It is a two phase formula of nourishing oils and color pigment. If you use it before shaking it, you will just get the oil portion that provides a lovely sheen and slight color….if you want a blend of both pigment and shine, shake it up!! They each have their unique flavors reminiscent of our favorite adult beverages. How fun!

It should be available April 11th online at Lancome and all their counters by April 21st.

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I don’t know about you, but doing my own nails at home is something I dread. Yes it saves money, but it’s so darn hard to stay in the lines! I must not be the only one, becauseNails, Inc.has created the first spray on nail polish! How cool!

You have to put on a base coat first and then spray away! You can wash off the excess polish with soapy warm water.

It has already launched in the UK (and sold out on the website!), but Nails Inc. has awaiting listfor US consumers to join to get first dibs once it launches in March 2016! There’s only two colors available right now, a neon pink and a silver, but hopefully there will be more variety as it gets more popular!

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Yea, it’s the dead of winter, but I’m already picking out my swimwear for the summer! The latest trend I’ve been seeing all is an Aussie import….no, not Uggs…but Triangl swimwear! Beyonce rocks a top in her “Run the World” video…

And model slash reality star, Kendall Jenner, has been spotted out paddle boarding in the hot swimwear as well!

What’s so special about Triagl? Well their suits are made of neoprene, otherwise known as scuba material. It stretches and conforms to fit all body shapes. Not to mention the bold lines and colors makes Triagl’s look very unique and eye catching!

The con is that the ship rate is sort of high at a flat $20 as they ship from Australia. They will waive the fee again if you need to exchange for a different design/size if you are not satisfied with what you ordered. I am debating getting one, maybe it’ll bring me out of the winter funk!

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It’s a balmy 2 degrees in Chicago today…Fahrenheit that is. Side note, I just learned the US, the Bahamas, Belize and the Caymen Islands are the only countries to still use the Fahrenheit scale. (Just downloaded the Triva Crack app on my phone, you should too).

Anyhoo, if you live in wintry weather, you may have noticed instead a sea of Uggs, you are seeing these super colorful and fun furry boots on every female (maybe some men) now. They are Sorels and though they’ve been around since 1962, this Canadian company has made it’s way over here big time (at least I’ve just recently noticed for the past few winters).

I wanted to buy some online last year during the infamous Polar Vortex but they were sold out everywhere. I learned my lesson and bought mine this Fall before most people’s thoughts of snow and cold and…I love them! They are super warm and although I haven’t trekked through serious deep snow yet, they are waterproof. That’s more than I can say about my Uggs, which I love for warmth, but not for any type of moisture. The best part is, I love the fun colors! It’s nice to see some bright colors amidst the backdrop of dirty snow and black northface jackets. There’s a nice selection online now, just cross your fingers for your size!

Yes, Christian Louboutin makes a limited edition nail polish that cost almost 7 hundos. But why you ask? Well the bottle itself is made with 1,500 hand applied Strass crystals. The polish itself, called “Starlight”, matches the same signature red seen on the bottoms of the famous shoes. If you want an un-crystalized bottle, CL sells a cheaper version for $50 here.

Come get it while it lasts, the designer has only produced 1,000 bottles. You can buy here at Sephora. There is one review so SOMEBODY bought it. And I quote, “Slightly pricey, but worth the money.”

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It’s that time again…Oprah’s Favorite Things!! I went through the 72 items and sifted through some of the ridiculous ($700 gold plated Beats headphones really?) and listed my top five that are affordable(ish) and fun! It’s never too early for some holiday shopping!

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I am loving this fall look. Puffer vests have been around for awhile, but with the trend, there are so many patterns now available to create fun looks. I love how they can be dressed up and chic and then super casual paired with plaid or a jean shirt. My favorite is to pair a knit sweater or with a different pattern underneath to create unique textures for your outfit!

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Fall is upon us and the air is crisp. Before we store away our fun summer clothes and drag out the drab chunky winter clothes, let’s make sure we have the fun essentials needed to brighten up our fall/winter wardrobe!

1. Infinity scarf – a totally necessary accessory that is not only practical but goes with any outfit!

2. Louis Vuitton Neverfull Tote – Just yea. Get it. This LV isn’t about style, it’s about utility. This bad boy is a classic and will last you decades to come.

3. Chambray shirt – are these out of style yet? No? Great. LOVE chambray shirts, you can wear them with a skirt, under a sweater or over a tank. They just go with EVERYTHING!

4. Ankle boots – Yes yes, of course I know about tall riding boots, but I also love the ankle boots look. Paired with some skinny jeans or leggings and you got yourself one chic outfit! Don’t forget a top of course!

5. Puffy vest – Too cold for just a long sleeved? Not cold enough for a winter jacket? Puffy vest to the rescue! Hey and it looks goooood! I love this look for layering!

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How long does your regular nail polish usually last you? 5 days? Max? I know mine starts chipping after a few days. Well have no fear, Sally Hansen is coming to the rescue!

I may be a little late to the trend, but last week, I tried Sally Hansen’s Salon Effects Nail Polish strips for the first time. So easy to put on! They give you a few different sizes so you will be able to fit them onto your nails no matter how large or small they may be. Once they’re on, you sort of file around the “sticker” and the excess comes off smoothly.

I have to say, doing my nails was sort of relaxing for the first time. No drying time and no hard focus to make sure the paint goes on even. Took 10 mins and voila…done! No drying!

So far it’s been a week and they still look great. Just a few minor chips and the regular nail growth. They were 9.99 at CVS (sort of pricey), but I was able to get more on Amazon for about $4 bucks! Totally worth it. The downside is the lack of options. At least for me, some of the designs were sort of meh. I’m not a fan of skulls or butterflies on my nails, but if you look hard, you can find more subtle and contemporary designs. Mine was called “The Bold Rush” It’s a gold to purple ombre.

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So everybody’s (maybe not) favorite MTV reality show alumni Lauren Conrad is doing pretty well post-“Hills” with her own fashion line, Paper Crown. With her own wedding coming up, “LC” has designed her very own bridesmaids’ line!

I actually love her style. It’s very simple and clean. Lots of pastels and nudes. Her bridesmaid line actually falls in pretty close to that. There are some hits and a few misses, but price-wise, I think some of the dresses look a lot cheaper. I guess you’re buying the “name”, but when it comes to bridesmaids…who cares. It’s all about the BRIDE! hehe

Check out my hits and misses:

LOVE! Whimsical and love the soft colors. (Hannah dress $298)

HATE. Maybe for a casual summer BBQ, but shapeless and way overpriced. (Jeannie Dress $220)

I feel like this would only look good on a certain body type. Otherwise, anyone else would look like a 4 tiered wedding cake. (Meghan dress $325)

My fave! So elegant and romantic. I would totally be happy wearing this as a bridesmaid and then shorten it to wear again! (Maura Dress $325)

And just for kicks, here’s what I had my ‘maids wear at my wedding this past June…different variations of Ivy and Aster social dresses in Coral.